U.S. military says it aided passage of 660 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz since May

U.S. military says it aided passage of 660 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz since May — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-military-says-it-aided-passage-of-660-million-barrels-of-oil-through-strait-of-hormuz-since-mayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Military Aided Passage of 660 Million Barrels of Oil Through Hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-military-says-it-aided-passage-of-660-million-barrels-of-oil-through-strait-of-hormuz-since-mayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-military-says-it-aided-passage-of-660-million-barrels-of-oil-through-strait-of-hormuz-since-may#u46729Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:11:15 +0000The U.S. military has facilitated the transit of 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since May. While the U.S. Navy and regional allies work to maintain oil flow, Iran continues to attack ships in the strait to test American military restraint. Conflicting reports exist regarding who holds the advantage in the waterway, with some sources stating Iran has lost significant control and others suggesting it may still hold the upper hand despite economic pressure from the Trump administration.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for energy supplies.